Karnataka One state, many worlds

Nestled on the west coast, Karnataka is blessed with a perfect blend of nature, heritage, wildlife and pristine beaches.

Karnataka has ageless monuments, world heritage sites, lush green forests, amazing wildlife, spectacular waterfalls, romantic hill stations, timeless temples, pristine beaches, exhilarating adventure sports and vibrant art & culture.

The state is home to ‘ The Golden Chariot’. It is South India’s first and only luxury train. Offering two memorable itineraries: ‘Pride of the South’ and ‘Southern Splendour’, it takes you through South India’s destinations in absolute luxury.

Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has also introduced ‘ The Silver Chariot’. On the lines of the Golden Chariot, these Volvo coaches offer package tours around coastal Karnataka.

Accommodation

KSTDC owns 16 hotels across different tourist destinations in the state. These are being upgraded and 50 more rooms are being added. In addition, KSTDC also operates Jungle Lodges & Resorts, a chain of resorts offering wildlife, eco and adventure tourism. Presently, there are 13 such resorts across Karnataka, and going ahead 11 more will be added at the identified eco-tourism sites. Besides, there are other luxury and economy hotel accommodations also available.

Connectivity

The state is well connected by road, rail and air. Karnataka’s capital city, Bengaluru boasts of a worldclass international airport. It is 40-km from the city and is also well connected to all major airports in India.

The city railway station, the Cantonment Railway Station and the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station are within 10km from MG Road. Bengaluru is well-connected by rail to all the major cities of India. The hi-tech city is also connected to India’s major cities through the National Highways-NH 4, NH 7 and NH 209.

Destinations and Packages

Karnataka is known for its heritage trail. There are very few places where one can find such a profusion of monuments. These peerless wonders are eloquent reminders of a rich heritage.

These include World Heritage Sites of Hampi and Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami, Belgaum, Lakkundi, and many more. Then, there is a plethora of romantic hill stations, along coastline and some of the largest jungle tracts in South India. Details on other major tourist destinations in the state and packages and itineraries can also be obtained through Karnataka Tourism’s website, http://www.karnatakatourism.org.